MSNBC 'Shocked' by ICE; Forgets Who Appointed Them
The 'shock' on display at MSNBC regarding ICE actions is particularly illuminating, given that the Biden administration has presided over some of the most aggressive border policies in recent history, despite initial promises of reform. While Ms. Brzezinski might find scenes of agents apprehending individuals near schools 'crazy,' it’s a direct outcome of an enforcement apparatus that has seen
increased funding and operational capacity, not an aberration from some bygone era of compassion. The current administration has maintained and even expanded certain Trump-era immigration policies, including Title 42 until its recent expiration, and continues large-scale deportations. One might wonder if the hosts are truly 'shocked' or merely performing for an audience increasingly disillusioned
with Democratic policies that echo their predecessors. The optics of 'Morning Joe' expressing outrage about the consequences of policies they often defend, or at least normalize, raise questions about selective memory versus genuine surprise. It's almost as if the cameras were off during the policy meetings. (Source: MSNBC, with historical context from DHS reports and various news archives on
Biden administration immigration policy.)